Pros

Great in the snow, never get stuckSpacious back seatShifts smoothlyGreat gas mileage (approx. 40MPG)

Cons

Low HP, takes a lot to speed upNo air conditioning

25

Great First Car —
Lovely little car, great gas mileage, perfect first car! Handles really well, and great in the snow. I rarely get stuck. High enough off the ground so you don't bottom out often. Seating is comfortable. One dislike is that there is no RPM meter so you have to base shifting on how the engine sounds. Easy to drive.

Pros

Great gas mileage. Very comfortable and you sit high where most smaller cars you sit low. Vey roomy for a small car. Repair costs no more than any other car I have owned. Large trunk.

Cons

No power windows .

25

Love This Car. —
This car handles very well on the road and I have always felt safe driving this car. Durable and trustworthy and toyotas seem to lat forever. Would highly recommend this car to any one looking for smaller car. Also very fun to drive.

Pros

good

Cons

gas savreerr

25

Small For A Family Of 6 —
it runs great it was my first stanndard car so i learn with it... i have used it for so really good good stuff... plus it saves me lots of money . since the\at i like standard cars for bett

Pros

Take care of it cuz its a cheapy

Cons

I wouldn't really avoid this car.

35

Good For A Student Who's Parents Give Away Money. —
You get what you pay for. Although at 8,000 USD for a used one is asking a bit much. Proper used price should be 5,000 for the 2002 model with 50,000 miles. Most of these models also have an electrical issue that causes the battery to drain when the car is not running.

Pros

Small and good handling and good gas mileage

Cons

at fast speed handling changes

35

Toyota Echo —
Performance : very good acceleration and handling and braking as it's small
Build Quality: if you are cool driving there is no need to repair
Appearance : Small and tight and cool as you can feel that you are handling the car not as big cars
Cost of Ownership: sheep
Fun factor : just drive it and you will see how it can do every thing (drift - hand braking turn - 180 - over speed to 182 - double calatch - loud stereo )

Pros

Most fuel-econimic car ever. It is small, what else do you expect?

Cons

It can be crushed easily by pickups

105

I Wish Toyota Will Make This Model Again. —
I co-owned this car back around 2005-2006. It has gas mileage of 40 to 42, the most fuel-efficient ever existed. Too bad it didn't sell well that Toyota decided to cease production. It was easy to maneuver and it is small, perfect for city streets. Good performance as it almost never needed any repairs during my co-ownership. However, its outside appearance did not seem to attract a lot of people; but I only cared about its fuel economy and functionality.

Pros

Excellent fuel economy and reliability, not to mention, incredibly spacious.

Cons

Doesn't handle like a BMW, or provide the comfort of a Lexus, for that matter.

55

Economic, Reliable Gas Saver —
This tiny little Toyota has quite a bit of pep, for its tiny 1.5 liter four cylinder engine. It's incredibly reliable, makes for a very convenient city vehicle, and has a surprisingly compliant ride. Best of all, it averages 32MPG in the City, and over 42MPG on the highway, depending on how you drive, of course. It's a definite winner, especially in times of $4 gas.

Pros

Great Gas Mileage

Cons

Only 2 doors

45

Betty —
It only has 2 doors, and it looks like an egg on wheels.
The gas is great! and its got a lot of room! Its fun to drive, because its like a go cart. It doesn't cost much to keep it running, as long as you put gas in it and change the oil!

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